Speed Passion F1 car - The SP1
#1021
Tech Champion
Alright guys, I need spur gear advice once again. I've been using Xenon VSS spur gears but I have two problems
1. They're too tight when inserted over the axle, so I've been having to sand the inside to make them smooth. This is a less-than-perfect process.
2. Superior Hobbies is basically out of stock on the range I've been using, I can't find any other good supplier
So, in 64p, what gears are you all using. I'm sad to say that the new Exotek spurs don't fit the SP-1 axle properly, there is a TON of slop.
1. They're too tight when inserted over the axle, so I've been having to sand the inside to make them smooth. This is a less-than-perfect process.
2. Superior Hobbies is basically out of stock on the range I've been using, I can't find any other good supplier
So, in 64p, what gears are you all using. I'm sad to say that the new Exotek spurs don't fit the SP-1 axle properly, there is a TON of slop.
#1023
I pretty much blended what I liked about the two setups posted on the prior page.I feel the key thing was getting ride height around/under 4mm. Not sure if Mike adjusted anything ( aside from fixing my failure to tighten the lower plate bolts..duh) but the car was dialed. We had a good race going until some traffic got rowdy bush with us..lol. Can't wait to get my car out of tcs trim and see if I can hang with it.
#1024
R/C Tech Elite Member
iTrader: (28)
I pretty much blended what I liked about the two setups posted on the prior page.I feel the key thing was getting ride height around/under 4mm. Not sure if Mike adjusted anything ( aside from fixing my failure to tighten the lower plate bolts..duh) but the car was dialed. We had a good race going until some traffic got rowdy bush with us..lol. Can't wait to get my car out of tcs trim and see if I can hang with it.
#1025
Tech Elite
iTrader: (36)
I pretty much blended what I liked about the two setups posted on the prior page.I feel the key thing was getting ride height around/under 4mm. Not sure if Mike adjusted anything ( aside from fixing my failure to tighten the lower plate bolts..duh) but the car was dialed. We had a good race going until some traffic got rowdy bush with us..lol. Can't wait to get my car out of tcs trim and see if I can hang with it.
#1026
R/C Tech Elite Member
iTrader: (28)
I had Mark, our local F1 guru, work my SP-1 over this past weekend. He adjusted a number of things and the car definitely drives better, but it still pushes more than the F104s at our track. I'll try a few more things that he suggested (mostly weight balance), but I'm starting to give up on this chassis. I smell a Tamiya in my future.
#1027
What I have found with my VII
is it's all about the front tire prep and tire compound.
Mikes car absolutely had the turn in advantage...so I know this car will rotate.
Metalnut....What tires are you using?
#1031
thanks to JD for helping finish my build, and Dan Garber of Speedwerkes for helping me get a lot of the parts/body/tires. after only a small build failure and stripping the too small ball stud on the servo rack this car went on to TQ (+ fail -- traffic) against a big batch of F1 racers all working towards TCS @ Horsham RC yesterday.
car drives really nice. just not sure if i'm going to keep the steering rack, or go to a more traditional servo saver design.
car drives really nice. just not sure if i'm going to keep the steering rack, or go to a more traditional servo saver design.
#1032
I am assuming Mikes car has the 571.572 combo ( they were not marked).Thats what we have all been running on the rug. I have tried the 574 fronts with the 572 rears and the car pushed badly...but would be interested in testing out some 575 rears with the 574 fronts.. Might need to pick up a set.
#1034
Fireball Classic
Just a quicky .... don't want to derail this new thread.
The Fireball Classic, held at Lincoln/ Nebraska, is going to include F1 this year. As long as enough turn up of course.
Look up Fireball classic on the Nitro on-road thread.
Thanks all.
Regards
BM
The Fireball Classic, held at Lincoln/ Nebraska, is going to include F1 this year. As long as enough turn up of course.
Look up Fireball classic on the Nitro on-road thread.
Thanks all.
Regards
BM
#1035
Tech Apprentice
Dear guys.
I have a problem with my sp1. Pod links are breakable. Carbonised are more strength but I still breake it.
I'm looking for links others brand like Xray x12.
Somebody knows from which model fit?
Other question, after last challenge I missed side springs
So team associated or xray springs will I fit? Which hardness?
I have a problem with my sp1. Pod links are breakable. Carbonised are more strength but I still breake it.
I'm looking for links others brand like Xray x12.
Somebody knows from which model fit?
Other question, after last challenge I missed side springs
So team associated or xray springs will I fit? Which hardness?